Dairy cows drive Oklahoma prosperity and dairy growth
A historical map shows cream stations ice cream factories creameries and plants across Oklahoma highlighting the dairy cow as a major factor in the state’s prosperity. Tick eradication by state and federal agencies over six to seven years enabled rapid dairy expansion. In 1921 Oklahoma produced 9,939,895 pounds of butter fat from sour cream worth about $4 million and 9,629,722 pounds of butter valued at $3.24 million. Over 10 million pounds of sweet milk were purchased for ice cream production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Tax on gasoline yields funds for Montana schools and general fund
Montana's one cent per gallon gasoline tax has produced 270 808 dollars for the state school fund and 135 404 dollars for the state general fund per figures from State Treasurer J W Walker. In Billings articles of incorporation were filed for the State Dairy and Loan Livestock company to be located there. Lt Governor Nelson J Story Jr of Bozeman arrived in Helena to act as governor for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
J. W. Walker
Billings
State Dairy and Loan Livestock Company
Nelson J. Story, Jr
Bozeman
A Sin to Let Hair Fall Out Ad Breathed Promo
An old styled advertisement urges readers to prevent hair loss by claiming falling hair signals weakness and dandruff. It promotes Danderine as a quick remedy that cleans scalp, stops shedding, and promotes strong, thick hair with a non greasy formula.
Christmas Seals Start Fund Drive For Tuberculosis Work
The Montana Tuberculosis Association begins its Christmas seal drive with $5,000 distributed to county chairmen. Proceeds bolster state health nursing, child welfare, and tuberculosis patient follow up, while 5 percent funds national extension. The 1922 design by T. M. Cleland features a mother and child with a Christmas tree and the tuberculosis cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Sara E. Morse
The
Tuberculosis Association
National Association For the Extension of Tuberculosis
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
T.m.cleland
New York
Metropolitan Art Museum
Electrician Missoula Man Dies In Accident Shotgun Fire
Missoula resident H. M. Smith an electrician formerly with the Northern Pacific almost instantly killed at St. Regis when a shotgun he was cleaning was discharged by accident. Local authorities investigate the tragic incident and identify the victim as a practicing tradesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. M. Smith
Northern Pacific
St. Regis
Ferguson to Lead Agricultural Work in Pondera County
Bozeman Blaine Ferguson irrigation specialist with the Montana extension service will become agricultural agent in Pondera County, taking over duties aimed at boosting farm efficiency and water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Blaine Ferguson
The
Montana Extension Service
Pondera County
Sheridan Bank Burglary Stuns Town and Residents
A bold overnight break into the Sheridan State bank led to the loss of cash and dozens of safety deposit boxes. Loot included liberty bonds, jewelry, and valuables with no immediate trace of the thieves. Investigators note an expert yegg team familiar with the bank’s security staged and executed the heist, leaving little clue despite tracks and witness reports.
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Sheridan State Bank
Hungerford
Madison County
Fred Swayze
Adam Bruggeman
Mary Adams
Ida Adams
Otto Schoenfeld
Charles Bray
James Duncan
R. W. Rossiter
C. C. Hill
Olvin Gemmell
Frank Garrett
E. L. Sutherland
Will Halz
Arthur Halz
Walter Ellinghouse
Than Shafer
Dr. Dyer
R.W. Rossiter
Montana Power Company
W. W. ‘Bray
Water Street
Sheridan
Yeggs
Twin Bridges
State crop estimates show mixed yields for flax potatoes and apples
The November flax yield is 1 125 000 bushels versus 1 350 000 in 1921, with higher prices lifting potential income toward 2 000 000. Potato crop totals reach 6 174 000 bushels, up 1 114 000 from 1921, while apples total 780 000 bushels, down from 975 000. State official Mr Scott notes good quality but delayed harvests and storage in pits and cellars amid low prices and car shortages.
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Scott
Montana
State Agent Takes Post In Farm Management
Havre County Agent A Campbell joins the safe farm management department under M L Wilson at the State college extension service. A freight train fire scorched Charles Johnsons hay meadow at Matadore as winds fanned the flames, igniting five stacks of baled hay. Bernard King, ex police officer, was denied reinstatement after a drunk on duty incident. Judge Jackson denied King’s writ of mandate, throwing out the case. Russell P Jonah, tied to about 20 aliases, stole government transport and lodging requests from the US Veterans Bureau and traveled with them. the info came from the Justice Department’s FBI and reached the Northern Pacific in Missoula. Charles ODonnell, long a livestock figure in Billings, is noted in connection with regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre—County
A. Campbell
Safe Farm Management Department
M. L. Wilson
State College Extension Service
Harlem
Charles Johnson
Matadore
Bernard King
Jackson
King
Missoula
Russell P. Jonah
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Northern Pacific
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Cure
A brief ad claims a cold will vanish in hours with Pape's Cold Compound. It features clear headed relief, no fever, and asserts the tablets ease grippe symptoms without side effects. Sold by local druggists for a few cents.
Elk numbers in Lewis and Clark county lead nation
The article claims there are more elk in Lewis and Clark county than any other U S section, surpassing even the Jackson Hole area in Wyoming, according to guides in the Sun River country.
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Great Falls
Lewis and Clark County
United States
Jackson. Hole Country
Wyoming
Sun River Country
Cascarets Advertised As Gentle Digestive Aid
Promote Cascar ets as the nicest physic on earth for grown ups and children. Claims quick relief from sick headache biliousness gases indigestion sour upset stomach and other distress by morning. Current price ten cents a box and tastes like candy.
Northwest Way acquitted in grand larceny case
A jury in eastern Montana's district court acquitted a man charged with grand larceny after he allegedly mortgaged 2400 sheep he did not own. The verdict came in 15 minutes. Ellen Knudson named temporary postmaster at Winifred. In Twete, A L Bolstad reports five cows and a heifer poisoned by rye straw from a field treated last summer for grasshopper poison. Joseph Schlass also loses two cattle to the same cause, the first such reports of hopper poison in straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Northwest Way
Lewistown
Ellen’ Knudson
Winifred
Twete
A. L. Bolstad
Joseph Schlass
Cleveland Six Learn From Tragic Funeral Driving Lesson
Six traffic violators with two police officers received a moral lesson from Municipal Judge Sawicke by being ordered to attend the funeral of Catherine Gilmore a seven year old girl killed crossing the street in front of her home.
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Cleveland
Sawicke
Catherine Gilmore
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
The advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest remedy for indigestion, gases, heartburn, sourness, and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets provide almost immediate relief, with druggists selling millions of packages at low cost.
Rural School Desks and Investment Offers In Montana
A mixed page of ads highlights rural classroom furniture costs and replacement savings from adjustable seats. It also promotes investing for profit with sample claims, Montana farming co operatives, fur crafts, cleaning and tailoring services, and mail order education and dating services across Missoula Great Falls and Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Rotary Seat Co
Missoula
Mont
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Saleon
Bayer
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Yeggman
Charles O'Donnell
Bilious
Northwestern Cylinder — Grinding& Welding Works
Galena
Butte
Cuticura
Roaians
Montana Newspaper Association
W. Jackson Blvd
Dept
Bree
Atte College
Thachdrs
Peyton
Utility Co
Chippewa Falls
Wis
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Winona
Minnesota
Felton Fur CO
Pearl St
Sioux City
Iowa
Mia. M. Carley
Higgins Ave
Stevens St
Sauiwury
Central, Great Falls
C. D. J. M. Charteris
Montana Institute
Miles City
Farlor Broadway
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Box &62
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Dak
Fire Dog
Econum Males Company
Hillings
Dunn Block
Martha Drewelow
KODAK
Model Rx
Rexall
Central Ave
Reat Falls
Watch and Jewelry
Crown Jewelry CO
Bargain House
Defoe Glass & Paint Co
Eeam Abeayers
Kel
Lewis & Walker
Itc
National Surety Co
Helena Adjustment CO
Helena, Mont
Jones Supply .Co
Buttees
Perma
Jesse Lee
Spokane
Howard & Bradford Lumber CO
Washington
Poland
China Board
J. B. Long & Co., Inc
Claude Brown
Cascade
Montana Hay Distributors
Erkemeyer Grain & Seed Co
Poultry and Poultry
Ursh Greenfield CO
J. J. Glass
Laredo
Mammoth Bronze
Mrs. EK
Lyman
A. C. Petersen
Cul_bertson
Frank Schneider
Renfield
Janesville
Minn
NICH
Oregon
Kingwood Orchards
Salem
Red Hill Orchard
Tess
Dencer
A. Hi
Shellhoro
Route 8
Fred A. Balmes
Malden
Wash
Smith
Portland
C. B. Eddy
Kansas City
Missouri
Kip
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Oakland
Calif Marky
Nickest
Huseth
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